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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.83, 553.75 and 196.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.83, 553.75 and 196.14 is: 293.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.83 : 553.75 = 196.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.83/553.75 = 196.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.83x = 553.75 × 196.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.83x = 108,612.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,612.53/369.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.68

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